Greek man and Turkish rescue workers show solidarity in natural disasters, shifting enemy perceptions.
Yale psychologist Phillip Atiba Goff promotes police reform through behavioral strategies, reducing use of force.
Deep dives
Mutual Aid Between Greece and Turkey After Earthquakes
Turkish rescue workers and a Greek man displayed remarkable solidarity across enemy lines by aiding each other during earthquakes in Northwestern Turkey and Greece. Despite historical animosity, the Greek Foreign Minister initiated aid efforts, fostering a shift in perceptions from enemies to fellow victims.
Psychological Impact of Community Aid and Blood Drive
Following the earthquake aid, a blood drive and interventions reshaped perceptions between Greeks and Turks, leading to cultural exchanges like Greek-Turkish cookbooks and popular TV soap operas with cross-national romances. This paradigm shift humanized the relationship, transcending historical hostilities.
Addressing Racial Disparities in Policing Through Performance Management
Psychologist Philippa Tiba Goff approached police reform by focusing on behavioral patterns rather than character assessments. His innovative performance management model in law enforcement has facilitated consensus-based solutions to racial disparities, fostering measurable declines in police use of force.
Emphasis on Preventive Measures in Policing
Goff advocates for preventing tragic incidents through practical, unsexy preventive measures rather than moral triumphs. By addressing root causes and implementing harm reduction strategies like decreasing foot pursuits, police forces can proactively reduce risks of fatal encounters, shifting the focus from crisis response to community care and safety.
The rift between police and Black Americans can feel impossible to bridge. But in his work with police departments across the U.S., Yale psychologist Phillip Atiba Goff has found novel ways to address the problem.
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